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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,150.59, 81,624.02 and 32,293.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,150.59, 81,624.02 and 32,293.04 is: 44,562.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,150.59 : 81,624.02 = 32,293.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,150.59/81,624.02 = 32,293.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,150.59x = 81,624.02 × 32,293.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,150.59x = 2,635,887,792.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,887,792.57/59,150.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,562.32

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